Calendar

Jul
13
Sat
Book Signing and Program at The Book Nook and Java Shop – Montague, MI @ Book Nook and Java Shop
Jul 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Jul
18
Thu
Setting sail on the S.S. Badger Ferry – Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI @ S.S. Badger
Jul 18 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Family Program onboard the 2 p.m (C.S.T.) departure. Arrival in Ludington at 7 p.m. (E.S.T.) You can only know Lake Michigan by being out on her waters! Thanks to the S.S. Badger Company for keeping Great Lakes passenger ship travel going. In 2016 the S.S. Badger was designated a National Historical Landmark.

Jul
19
Fri
Port of Ludington Maritime Museum – Ludington, MI @ Port of Ludington Maritime Museum
Jul 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Program to commemorate Sport’s burial at sea 3 miles off Ludington on July 20, 1926. Book reading, Coast Guard Salute, Fundraiser for dog rescue, Newfoundland dog club.

The museum is located in a former U.S. Coast Guard Station, which is now listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Beautiful setting on Lake Michigan.

Books Alive! at Friday Night Live Downtown Ludington @ Books Alive!
Jul 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Books Alive! at Friday Night Live Downtown Ludington @ Books Alive!

Authors from West Michigan Area showing and talking about their books. Sponsored by Ludington Writers.

Jul
25
Thu
Forever Books St. Joseph, MI – Book Signing @ Forever Books
Jul 25 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Jul
30
Tue
Tri-Cities Historical Museum – Grand Haven, MI @ Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Author reading and program for children during Kid’s Day at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. 2 programs, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sport will feel right at home in this lovely maritime town!

The museum’s special exhibit is: Icebound – The Ordeal of the S.S. Michigan, which in 1885 became icebound on Lake Michigan. Displays tell of the many dramatic episodes of the story.

Jul
31
Wed
Author Visit and Reading at The Bookman – Grand Haven, MI @ The Bookman
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am

Grand Haven is jumping during their Coast Guard Festival so it will be fun to be part of the action, especially since Sport was a shipdog!

Aug
1
Thu
Port Exploreum – Port Washington Historical Society – Port Washington, WI @ Port Exploreum
Aug 1 @ 1:00 pm

Children’s Program with author and illustrator of Sport.

Aug
2
Fri
Kenosha Tall Ships – Kenosha, WI @ Kenosha Tall Ships
Aug 2 @ 11:00 am – Aug 4 @ 12:30 pm

Exploration Station for program each day at 11:00. Books available and the Wisconsin Historical Society Press will be in the Artist’s Showcase during all hours of the Tall Ships.
Other programs in the Exploration Station include: Tom Kastle, G. L. storyteller and musician at 12:00 pm on Friday,
Kenosha YMCa – Water Safety at 1:00 pm. and other programs such as invasive species, Captain Chats, Vampire fish, etc.
Lakefront Kenosha

Aug
24
Sat
Book Signing Horizon Books – Traverse City, MI @ Horizon Books
Aug 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cherry Capital and Ironman 70.3 meet this weekend. TC’s first Ironman will be on Sunday August 25. Everyone calm and rested as they explore TC and Horizon Books on Saturday. If you can’t be in TC this weekend, see their website for all the author and other activities they host, plus the Shine Cafe at Horizon.

Sep
10
Tue
Portage Senior Center – Portage, MI @ Portage Senior Center
Sep 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Historical program about the Hyacinth, Sport and life and navigation on Lake Michigan in the early 1920’s.

Sep
28
Sat
Historical Society of Michigan Conference – Ludington, MI
Sep 28 all-day

Exhibit table.

Oct
2
Wed
Heartland Fall Forum – Cleveland, OH
Oct 2 – Oct 4 all-day

Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association and Midwest Independent Booksellers Association fall gathering. Wisconsin Historical Society Press booth.

Oct
5
Sat
The Mitten Word Bookshop Book Signing – Marshall, MI @ The Mitten Word Bookshop
Oct 5 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Oct
7
Mon
Wisconsin Elementary School Visits
Oct 7 – Oct 10 all-day
Oct
8
Tue
Story Time and Book Signing – Barnes and Noble Grand Chute, WI @ Barnes and Noble
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Storytime at 10 a.m.

Oct
9
Wed
Children’s Program “Stories & Stuff” – Appleton Public Library Children’s Room @ Appleton Public Library
Oct 9 @ 9:15 pm – 10:30 pm
Oct
11
Fri
Fox Cities Book Festival @ Elisha D. Smith Public Library
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Sport Program for children and families

Time: 10 a.m.

Oct
12
Sat
The Book Store – Book Signing – Appleton, WI @ The Book Store
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Oct
16
Wed
Book Signing – Portage, Michigan Barnes and Noble @ Barnes and Noble
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Oct
19
Sat
Saturn Booksellers Book Sharing and Signing – Gaylord, MI @ Saturn Booksellers
Oct 19 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Nov
9
Sat
Black River Books – South Haven, MI @ Black River Books
Nov 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Nov
16
Sat
Author Hop & Holiday Catalog Sale – Kazoo Books – Excite Your Mind @ Kazoo Books
Nov 16 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Holiday treats and authors will fill the neat nooks and crannies at Kazoo Books. Great way to get in the holiday spirit.

Nov
21
Thu
Sport – His Story and His Times – 3951 W. Milham Ave. – Portage, MI @ StoryPoint
Nov 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Call 269.329.0200 to R.S.V.P. for 3 p.m. program.

Nov
22
Fri
Forever Books – Luminary Festival @ Forever Books
Nov 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm